It has a taste that is somewhere between the Hillside wines, which are strongly structured and drinkable due to the influence of sunlight and soil composition, and the Valley Floor wines, which have a soft finish due to the fertile soil, making it a style that matches a wide range of clientele and dishes.
A vintage rich in aromas of blackberry, plum and blackcurrant.
The French oak adds a nuance to the flavor, providing a long, lingering finish.
Cabernets planted on the mountain slopes provide power and structure, while traditional lowland Cabernets offer elegance and soft texture.
The history of modern Napa Valley began on the valley floor, but then the powerful style of wine produced in the hillside vineyards began to attract attention, and in recent years the soft flavors of the valley floor have been rediscovered.
There are masterpieces in both, but the differences in their personalities are interesting.
Napa Bench is a well-balanced Cabernet blended with grapes from the bench (foot of the mountain) that has an intermediate flavor and can be enjoyed at a reasonable price.